Australia continued their winning form in the five-match T20 series against West Indies. In the fourth match played in Basseterre, Australia won by 3 wickets and took an unbeatable 4–0 lead in the series.
The match had exciting moments from both teams. West Indies gave a strong fight, but Josh Inglis and Cameron Green helped Australia chase down the target of 206 runs with just one ball left.
West Indies start slow but reach 205 runs
West Indies batted first but didn’t start well. In the first 7 overs, they lost 4 wickets and had only 67 runs on the board. Australian bowlers were in control early in the innings.
Later, the middle and lower-order batsmen helped their team recover:
- Sherfane Rutherford scored 31 runs
- Rovman Powell made 28 runs
- Romario Shepherd also hit 28
- Jason Holder added 26 quick runs
These short but useful innings took West Indies to 205 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.
Zampa leads with 3 wickets for Australia
The best bowler for Australia was Adam Zampa. He gave 54 runs in 4 overs but picked up 3 important wickets. Other bowlers who did well:
- Aaron Hardie – 2 wickets
- Sean Abbott – 2 wickets
- Xavier Bartlett – 2 wickets
These bowlers stopped West Indies from scoring even more runs.
Australia’s shaky start but smart recovery
Australia also had a bad start. Opener Mitchell Marsh was out on the second ball of the innings. But then Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell built a strong partnership. Together, they added 66 runs off 35 balls for the second wicket.
After Maxwell got out for 47 runs (from 18 balls), Cameron Green came in. He and Inglis added 63 runs off just 24 balls for the next wicket.
- Josh Inglis scored 51 runs from 30 balls
- Cameron Green remained not out with 55 runs from 36 balls
These innings helped Australia chase the big target in 19.5 overs, finishing at 206/7.
West Indies bowlers tried hard
West Indies tried to fight back with their bowling. Jayden Seales bowled well and took 3 wickets, but the rest of the bowlers could not stop Australia’s middle order from scoring freely.
Series result so far: Australia 4, West Indies 0
This win gives Australia a 4–0 lead in the five-match T20 series. With one match left, West Indies now only have a chance to win a single game and avoid a clean sweep.
Australia’s team has played better in every department—batting, bowling, and fielding. They’ve shown good team spirit and smart planning in each match.
Match Summary:
- West Indies – 205/9 (20 overs)
- Australia – 206/7 (19.5 overs)
- Result – Australia won by 3 wickets
- Top Players:
- Josh Inglis – 51 runs
- Cameron Green – 55* runs
- Adam Zampa – 3 wickets
- Jayden Seales – 3 wickets
- Josh Inglis – 51 runs
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What’s Next?
The fifth and final T20 will decide whether Australia can finish the series 5–0 or if West Indies can win at least one match. The last game will also give both teams a chance to test some new players before future tournaments.
Conclusion
Australia’s win in the 4th T20 shows their strength and balance as a team. Even after a poor start, they stayed calm and chased down a big target. With only one match left, they’ve already won the series and proved why they are one of the top teams in world cricket.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the match played on July 27, 2025. All statistics are from official reports at the time of writing.
